The Quiet of Winter

Charles and Maude HIll

The Hill Family

Winter has settled over the Colorado plains, wrapping the land in a quiet, snow-covered stillness. While nature rests, I’m reflecting on the art exhibition I opened two weeks ago at D’Art Gallery in Denver. This show marks the debut of my encaustic painting series, inspired by last summer’s visits to Berry Patch Farm, LazyB Alpaca Farm, and Flying B Bar Ranch.
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Now, my focus shifts to Springfield, Colorado, where I’ll be traveling with Jimena Peck and my mom to visit the land my great-grandparents once homesteaded. Jemena, a gifted documentary photographer, will be capturing the journey, preserving this chapter of Dust to Apples through her lens.

In the process of researching my family history, I made a surprising discovery—the current owner of the homestead, Ty Sisson, is actually a relative! We’ll be digging into the details of our connection when we visit on March 18th.
In the meantime, I’m fine-tuning my plans for the next phase of this project. Once summer arrives, I’ll be back to my weekly farm visits, gathering materials, stories, and inspiration. Stay tuned for what’s ahead.

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Making Blanket Flower ink

Exhibition "Meandering" at D'art